This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/755 Message Board Post: Looking for marriage of Wilhelm Behrendt to Rosalie (Gall) Ley about 1877 or 1878. Would like an obit of Wilhelm Behrendt, died at Portsmouth, Iowa 16 January 1911 and his wife Rosalie died there 25 March 1914. buried on a Catholic Cemetery

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MIKELS; FUHS Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/754 Message Board Post: I'm looking for obits for: Genevieve (FUHS) MIKELS 1890-1966 and her husband, Matt MIKELS 1888-1963 Marthann Kohl [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MULLINK; FUHS Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/753 Message Board Post: I'm looking for obits for: Mary (FUHS) MULLINK 1898-1961 and her husband, Arnold MULLINK dates unknown Marthann Kohl [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; LEFEBER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/752 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa Tribune February 16, 1966 LIFE STORY OF -- MATHIAS FUHS, 65 Mathias Nicholas Fuhs of the Little Flower Haven at Earling was born the son of Eva and John Fuhs at Portsmouth, Sept. 28, 1900. He died of a lingering illness Jan. 5, 1966, at the age of 65 years, five months and eight days. He attended schools at St. Mary's and rural Portsmouth. Jan. 12, 1926, he married Leaneda* Lefeber at St. Mary's church, Portsmouth. To this union seven children were born: Ralph, Wooster, Ohio; James, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Robert (JoAnn) Adams, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Richard (Arlene) Mahoney, Omaha; Mrs. Jerry (Mary Lou) Robb, Azore Islands; Shirley, Omaha; and Donna Jean, deceased. Mr. Fuhs, a retired farmer, was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Portsmouth and the Holy Name Society. Preceding him in death were one daughter; parents; one brother**, John; and two sisters***, Mrs. Margaret Jurschak and Mrs. Mary Mullink. Surviving are his wife, Leaneda*; six children; two sisters, Mrs. Matt Mickels****, Portsmouth and Mrs. Andrew Peterson of Harlan and one brother, Jacob Fuhs of Portsmouth. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Jan. 8, 1966, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church, Portsmouth. Msgr. Michael Schwarte officiated. Pallbearers were six nephews, Urban Peterson, Joseph Jurschak, Robert Lefeber, Richard Mikels, Harold Lefeber and William Fuhs. Burial was in the church cemetery, Portsmouth. * Leoneda **another brother, a twin to John, 3 Sept. 1895 - 5 Sept. 1895 ***another sister, Catherine 1883-1885 **** Mikels

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; PETERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/751 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser June 27, 1966 The Life Story of -- Mrs. Anna C. Peterson, 71 Anna C. Fuhs Peterson was born July 2, 1894 to Eva and John Fuhs at Keokuk*, Iowa. She was one of six** children. Feb. 10, 1915 she married Andrew O. Peterson at Portsmouth. They had five children, Helen, now Mrs. Lake Anderson, Harlan; Pauline, Mrs. Mathew Maiwald, Panama; Eugene "Dane" Peterson, Harlan; Urban Peterson, Harlan; Bernard Peterson, Dayton Beach, Florida. Mrs. Peterson devoted her time to her home, the St. Anne's Guild and was a member of the St. Michael's church for 26 years. The Petersons lived near Portsmouth until moving to Harlan in 1940. Surviving relatives are her husband, three sons, two daughters, 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, one brother, Jake Fuhs of Portsmouth and her sister, Geneva Mikels of Portsmouth. Mrs. Peterson died June 9, 1966, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and seven days. Requiem High Mass was held for Mrs. Peterson Saturday, June 11, 1966 at the St. Michael's church with Rev. Lavern Wingert, celebrant. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery with Vance Peterson, Marion Maiwald, Gary Lee Anderson, Robert L. Anderson, Eugene U. Anderson, and Richard A. Peterson serving as pallbearers. (*Keokuk County **9 children)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/750 Message Board Post: 27 Aug. 1885 Keokuk Co., Iowa Newspaper Article: A sad accident occurred at the home of John Fuhs', a farmer living in German tp., last Monday morning, in which they lost their little child, by drowning. It seems that its parents went out to attend to some affairs about the place, leaving the child alone. When they returned it was missing, and not finding it around the immediate premises, alarmed the neighbors, who turned out in large numbers to help search. Its dead body was found the same evening about a mile below the house in a slough, and the presumption is that the child started out to find its parents, and had fallen into the water, and was carried away by the high water, caused by the recent freshet. It was only about 3 years old. The parents have the sympathy of the community.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; REINIG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/749 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa Tribune June 15, 1926 SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN FUHS AT PORTSMOUTH --------- John Fuhs, pioneer resident of Shelby county, died very suddenly last Thursday morning at his farm home near Portsmouth. He was found dead in bed by his son John and it is thought that death was caused by a stroke. Mr John Fuhs, Sr., was born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1856, and died Thursday, June 10, 1926, aged 69 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage in 1882, and was the father of seven children, Margaret, Jake, Jennie, Anna, John, Matt, and Mary. His wife passed away August 16, 1907. In addition to these he leaves to mourn his passing four brothers, Herbert, Mike, Mat, and Nick. Funeral services were held at Portsmouth Saturday morning. There was a large attendance of sorrowing friends and relatives present. Among the floral offerings was a beautiful bouquet given by the Portsmouth American Legion. The age 29 years, 10 months and 4 days in my previous posting was my mistake; the marriage date was a newspaper mistake; THANKS to <[email protected]>Jon Byerly, Cedar Rapids, Iowa for pointing this out for me!! Marthann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; TRIERWEILER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/748 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser April 26, 1971 Mrs. Jacob Fuhs rites are today Mrs. Jacob Fuhs, 80, Portsmouth, died Friday, April 23 at Little Flower Haven, Earling. Services are today (Monday) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Portsmouth and burial is in the cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Tony (Rosalia) Kaufman, Westphalia; a brother, Matt Trierweiler, Milwaukee, Wis.; two sisters, Susan (Mrs. Frank Huebner), Portsmouth and Molley (Mrs. Ray Wormley), Alahanbra, Calif.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (Margaret G. Trierweiler Fuhs __ ___ 1891 - 23 Apr. 1971)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; TRIERWEILER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/747 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser October 17, 1966 --Area Deaths-- Jake Fuhs, Portsmouth, died at Little Flower Earling - Jake Fuhs, 79, Portsmouth, died Friday afternoon at Little Flower Haven retirement home here. Services were pending with Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan. His survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tony Kaufman of Earling, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. -------------------------- the Harlan, Iowa Tribune October 20, 1966 Portsmouth Items Relatives and friends from here attended the wake of Jake Fuhs at the Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan Saturday and Sunday, also the funeral mass here at Our Lady of Fatima church Monday at 10 a.m. Mr. Fuhs died Friday at Little Flower Haven where he and his wife have been residents for several months, being former residents of here. (Jacob Fuhs 21 Oct. 1886 - 14 Oct. 1966)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JURSCHAK; FUHS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/746 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser May 16, 1966 The Life Story of -- Peter Jurschak, Sr., 95 Peter Jurschak, Sr., was born Jan. 31, 1871, in Austria, the son of Mary and Peter Jurschak. He died at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital May 1, 1966, at the age of 95 years, and three months. He came to the United States at the age of 17 and settled near Defiance. He farmed in Shelby County around Defiance and Westphalia until buying a farm northeast of Portsmouth. He has made this his home until April 1, 1965, when he became a resident of the Little Flower Haven. He married Mary Margaret Fuhs at Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1906, and to this union seven children were born. They are: Frances, Mrs. Charles Bushon of Omaha; Marie Ann Kloek (deceased); Peter Jurschak, Jr., of Portsmouth; Margaret Jurschak of Omaha; Gertrude Jurschak of Chicago; John Jurschak of Harlan; and Joe Jurschak of Portsmouth. Mr. Jurschak was affiliated with Our Lady of Fatima Church of St. Mary's Parish at Portsmouth. He was preceded in death by: his wife, a daughter, two grandchildren, two brothers, Steve and John, and two sisters, Mary Domino and Kate Libovich. In addition to his six children, he is survived by 35 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 3, 1966, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church with The Very Rev. Msgr. Michael W. Schwarte officiating at the Requiem High Mass. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JURSCHAK; FUHS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/745 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser March 15, 1955 Mrs. Peter Jurschak Rites At Portsmouth Last rites for Mrs. Peter Jurschak, Sr., 70, of Portsmouth, who died at Myrtue Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon, are being held at 9 a.m. today (Tuesday) at Our Lady of Fatima church in Portsmouth. The Rev. N. A. Gaul officiated and Pauley's funeral home was in charge. Surviving are her husband, four daughters, three sons, and several grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Portsmouth. (Mary Margaret Fuhs Jurschak __ Dec. 1884 - 12 Mar. 1955)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; REINIG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/744 Message Board Post: the Harlan, Iowa Tribune June 15, 1926 SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN FUHS AT PORTSMOUTH --------- John Fuhs, pioneer resident of Shelby county, died very suddenly last Thursday morning at his farm home near Portsmouth. He was found dead in bed by his son John and it is thought that death was caused by a stroke. Mr John Fuhs, Sr., was born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1856, and died Thursday, June 10, 1926, aged 29 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage in 1862, and was the father of seven children, Margaret, Jake, Jennie, Anna, John, Matt, and Mary. His wife passed away August 16, 1907. In addition to these he leaves to mourn his passing four brothers, Herbert, Mike, Mat, and Nick. Funeral services were held at Portsmouth Saturday morning. There was a large attendance of sorrowing friends and relatives present. Among the floral offerings was a beautiful bouquet given by the Portsmouth American Legion.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; REINIG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/743 Message Board Post: Harlan, Iowa Tribune August 21, 1907 under Portsmouth News Mrs. John Fuhs died at her home north of town Friday, August 16. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Monday morning. There is a husband and six children and numerous friends and relatives left to mourn her loss. ************************************** Shelby County Republican August 22, 1907 under Portsmouth News Mrs. John Fuhs died at her home north of Portsmouth Friday at 12:30 and the funeral was held at St. Mary's church Monday at 9. Mrs. Fuhs had been an invalid the past three years. She leaves a husband and children and many friends to mourn her death. (Eva Reinig Fuhs __ Feb. 1861 - 16 Aug. 1907)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; FOXHOVEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/742 Message Board Post: Kunigunda Fuhs, 92 Kunigunda Fuhs, 92, Earling, died Sunday, October 10 at the Little Flower Haven in Earling. Services will be held Wednesday, October 13 in the morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery at Portsmouth. Fuhs is survived by three sons -- William (Dolores) Fuhs of Panama, Robert (Marge) Fuhs of Sunnyville, Calif. and Joe Fuhs of Omaha; five daughters -- Bernadine (Mark) Kenkel of Manilla, Mildred (Don) Goeser of Council Bluffs, Mary Ann (Mark) Kramer of Earling, Rita (Edwin) Schaben of Panama and Pat (Jerry) Smith of Saratoga, Calif.; three brothers -- Ted Foxhoven of Harlan, Ralph Foxhoven of Harlan and Bernard Foxhoven of Shenandoah; and a sister, Tillie (John) Healey of Oxnard, Calif. Fuhs was a housewife. (7 Nov. 1900 - 10 Oct. 1993)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUHS; FOXHOVEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/741 Message Board Post: Life Story of -- JOHN FUHS, 54 The Portsmouth vicinity was shocked and grieved when death suddenly claimed the life of one of its residents, John Fuhs, 54, who passed to his eternal reward on the evening of June 12, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. His sudden passing culminated a lingering illness over a period of twelve years. John Fuhs was born September 3, 1895 the son of John Fuhs, Sr. and Eva Reinig, the fifth child of this marriage. His entire lifetime was spent in the Portsmouth vicinity except for 16 months during World War I when he served in the U. S. Army. He was united in marriage on February 26, 1924 to Kunigunda Foxhoven, daughter of William Foxhoven of Earling. To this happy union eight children were born, three sons, William, Robert and Joseph. and 5 daighters, Bernadine (Mrs. Mark Kenkel), Mildred, Mary Ann, Rita and Patricia. His entire married life was spent on farms northwest of Portsmouth. The Requiem High Mass, sung by the Rev. N. A. Gaul, was celebrated at 9 a.m. on June 15. Following the Mass, he was taken to his last earthly resting place in St. Mary's cemetery in Portsmouth where the John Ohlinger Post of the American Legion conducted military services. Six nephews of the deceased served as pall-bearers, namely, Peter Jurschak, Jr., John Jurschak, Alfred Mikels, Richard Mikels, Ralph Fuhs and Bernard Peters; a nephew, Anthony Kauffman and a brother-in=law, Bernard Foxhoven. He leaves to mourn his passing his ever devoted wife and children, one grand daughter, four sisters, two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KRAMER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/740 Message Board Post: Norbert Kramer, 63 SOUTH BEND, Neb. -- Norbert R. Kramer, 63, South Bend, Neb., formerly of the Defiance area, died at his home in South Bend Feb. 20. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. Kramer is survived by his wife, Marlene Kramer, of South Bend; two daughters -- Vicki (Mark) Angell of Grapevine, Texas and Connie (Larry) Crymes of Hurst, Texas; sons Mark (Pam) Kramer of Memphis, Tenn., David (Darcy) Kramer of Lincoln, Neb.; six grandsons; seven sisters -- Irene Friesen of Council Bluffs, Lillian Schaben of Harlan, Rita (Verdy) Klocke of Cascade, Theresa (Tom) Grote and Dolores Fuhs, all of Portsmouth, Leona (Joe) Bissen of Clarinda and Mary Alice (Francis) Heese of Earling; brother Frank (Lou) Kramer of Mesa, Az.; nieces and nephews.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KRAMER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/739 Message Board Post: Victor Kramer Killed In Car-Truck Crash; 4 Hurt A Defiance man was killed early Wednesday in a car-truck crash near Weston that also claimed the life of a young Omaha woman. Two other Shelby county persons were injured in the accident. Victor E. Kramer, 24, son of Mrs. Frank Kramer, Sr., Defiance, was killed when the car he was driving collided with a stock truck on Highway 64. Miss Janice L. Oliphant, 19, Omaha, was also killed. Mary Alice Kramer, 21, sister of the driver, was listed in fair condition Wednesday at Mercy hospital, Council Bluffs with head injuries. Francis A. Wageman, 25, Westphalia, a passenger in the Kramer car, was treated for a cut hand and released. Two other passengers in the Kramer car were also injured. They are Eunice Heithoff, 28, released after treatment for a leg injury, and Carla Anderson, 20, listed in good condition with abrasions of both legs. They are from Omaha. The driver of the truck, Terry Dean Jorgensen, Elk Horn, was not injured. Seven cattle escaped from the stock truck when to overturned. Highway Patrolman Virgil Elmore said the group was enroute back to Omaha about 1:10 a.m. when the accident occured. They had attended a St. Patrick's day dance at Neola Tuesday evening. Elmore said the car came over a small bridge and apparently went out of control. It struck the left fender of the truck and careened into the side of the truck. Kramer was employed in Omaha. He was a graduate of St. Paul's school at Defiance in 1953 and had served two years in the Marine Corps. Survivors in addition to his mother and injured sister include six other sisters and three brothers. They are: Mrs. Dale (Irene) Friesen, Council Bluffs; Mrs. Leo (Lillian) Schaben, Earling; Mrs. Rita Klocke, Cascade; Mrs. Tom (Teresa) Grote and Mrs. Bill (Dolores) Fuhs, both of Portsmouth; and Mrs. Joe (Leona) Bissen, Dunlap; Frank, Jr., Chandler, Arizona; Jerry, of Marne; and Norbert, of Omaha. Funeral services for Kramer will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's church in Defiance. Burial will be at St. Peter's cemetery there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KRAMER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/738 Message Board Post: Gerald Kramer, 64 Services for Gerald Kramer, 64, Harlan, were held on Monday, Dec. 31 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Kramer died Thursday at his home in Harlan. He farmed several years with his wife, Alma, before he became employed at Western Iowa Pork. Later, he worked as a custodian at Harlan Community High School. He is survived by his wife, Alma; two sons, John, Leavenworth, KS and Larry, Harlan; four daughters, Sandra (Mrs. Dave) Hopper, Carroll; Debbie (Mrs. Robert) Rounds, Harlan; Geralyn Kramer, Harlan and Tami Kramer, Maryville, MO. Seven sisters, Irene (Mrs. Dale) Friesen, Council Bluffs; Lillian Schaben, Harlan; Rita (Mrs. Verdy) Klocke, Cascade; Theresa (Mrs. Tom) Grote, Portsmouth; Dolores (Mrs. Bill) Fuhs, Portsmouth; Leona (Mrs. Joe) Bissen, Clarinda and Mary (Mrs. Francis) Heese, Earling. Two brothers - Frank Kramer, Mesa, AZ and Norbert Kramer, Omaha, NE and eight grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KRAMER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/737 Message Board Post: Lawrence Kramer Defiance. -- Lawrence Kramer passed away Monday evening, Oct. 28th, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, following several days illness with double pneumonia. Lawrence Ralph Kramer, the second son of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer, was born February 24, 1921 on a farm near Earling and passed away Monday evening, Oct. 28th, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, following a brief illness At the time of his death he was 14 years, 8 months and 4 days old. He attended the first year of school at Earling, the following year continued his studies at Defiance. He was a sophomore at St. Paul's High, a member of a class of sixteen. He was very intelligent and took a great interest in his studies. He was a favorite among the teachers, being one of the best students in his class. Lawrence was a good athlete. Last year he was a member of the Junior basketball team. He always took part in school activities. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kramer, three brothers, Francis, Gerald and Anthony; six sisters, Irene, Lillian, Rita, Theresa, Dolores, and Leona, besides a host of friends including his schoolmates and his beloved teachers. Four brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held on Thursday morning, Oct. 31, at 9 o'clock in St. Peter's Church with Rev. E. J. Schuman officiating. Rev. Schuman delivered a beautiful sermon which touched the hearts of many. The remains were laid to rest in St. Peter's cemetery besides his infant brothers and sisters who have already gone to their eternal reward. Those acting as pall-bearers were: Anthony and Charles Wageman, Jr., and Virgil Schmitz of Westphalia, Albert Kramer of Earling, Edward Henkelman, Jr. and Alphonse Schechinger of Defiance. All cousins of the deceased except the latter who is an uncle. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wageman and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmitz and family of Westphalia, Bill Kramer of Sioux City, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weihs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weihs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kramer and family, Miss Mathilda Kramer and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jans and family of Earling.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KRAMER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/736 Message Board Post: Frank Kramer, Jr., 81 Jan. 24, 1919-May 22, 2000 Mesa, AZ–Frank Joseph Kramer, Jr., son of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer, was born January 24, 1919, in Panama. He was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. He attended eight years of schooling in Earling and Defiance, growing to adulthood on the family farm. He married Adeline Klocke at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph, Nebraska, February 11, 1941. To this union five children were born. Frank and Adeline farmed in the Randolph area and in Western Iowa until moving to Chandler, Arizona, in February of 1954. He first worked at Capitol Foundry but soon got certified in electronics repair and started his own television repair business. Later he worked at Motorola as an electronic technician. In 1972, they moved to Tempe, Arizona, where they owned and managed an apartment complex. They retired to Mesa, Arizona, in 1977. Adeline died January 15, 1996. Frank then married Lou Eva Carlin November 3, 1997. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Buckhorn Elks. He died in Mesa, Arizona, May 22, 2000, at age 81. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline; his son, Duane; his parents, Frank and Cecelia Kramer; brothers, Raymond, Lawrence, James, Anthony, Victor Emil, Gerald (Jerry) and Norbert (Nub); sisters, Cecelia and Patricia; brothers-in-law, Leo V. Schaben (Jack), William Fuhs and Dale Friesen. He is survived by his wife, Lou of Mesa, Arizona; three sons, Don (Mary Lu) Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; Dick (Laurie) Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; Dean (Kate) Kramer of Petersburg, Nebraska; one daughter, Diane (Hank) Thieman of Petersburg, Nebraska; one daughter-in-law, Lupe Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; seven sisters, Irene Friesen of Council Bluffs; Lillian Schaben of Harlan; Rita (Verdy) Klocke of Cascade; Theresa (Tom) Grote of Portsmouth; Delores Fuhs of Portsmouth; Leona (Joe) Bissen of Clarinda and Mary (Francis) Heese of Earling; two sisters-in-law, Alma Kramer Bissen of Harlan and Marlene Kramer of South Bend, Nebraska 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 26, 2000, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Mesa, Arizona. Burial was in Valley of the Sun Memorial Park in Chandler, Arizona. Casket bearers were John Kramer, Gary Kramer, Dustin Kramer, Duane (D.J.) Kramer and Glen Thieman.